Registration now open for rescheduled BuyDetroit Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2
Registration is now open for the rescheduled BuyDetroit Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2. Passport 2 Procurement Conference 2 will be held on January 25, 2024 at Hollywood Casino at Greektown from 9:00 am to 5 pm, with doors opening at 8:00 am. Network and grow...
Detroit’s art scene gets a boost with Motor City Match grant for beloved community art gallery
Founded over 30 years ago, Mac Galleries has become a hub for local artists and a place for the arts to thrive and inspire. The gallery takes pride in actively participating in mentorship programs to foster growth for local artists of all ages Motor City Match awarded...
Motor City Match invites applications for Round 24 grant awards
Motor City Match, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at turning Detroit residents into thriving entrepreneurs, is now accepting applications for its Round 24 awards, with a total of up to $1.5 million up for grabs. This opportunity is available to up to 40 ambitious...
Motor City Match winner aims to revive the lost art of quilting
Umi’s Comfort is a black woman-owned small business offering handmade, custom quilts, pillows and quilting classes Motor City Match has awarded $10.1M in cash grants, 85% of overall winners are minority-owned businesses and 74% women-owned Umi’s Comfort is the 141st...
Daymond John, co-star of Shark Tank, will headline event equipping Detroit small businesses with tools for national expansion
BuyDetroit’s Passport to Procurement conference connects Detroit entrepreneurs with buyers from around the country DETROIT – BuyDetroit, a small business initiative of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, is bringing in a famous investor and fashion mogul to...
Motor City Match winner creates inclusive space for underrepresented communities to practice yoga and healthy living
Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness is a woman-owned and LGTBQ+ studio that offers yoga and meditation classes and other self-care practices Motor City Match has awarded $10.1M in cash grants, 85% of overall winners are minority-owned businesses and 74% women-owned...
Newest Motor City Match business, Lab Drawer, opens in Detroit to provide children STEAM educational kits
The Lab Drawer offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Mathematics) experiences and learning to aspiring young children ages 10-14. Motor City Match has awarded $10.1M in cash grants, 85% of overall winners are minority-owned businesses and 74%...
Planting seeds: Detroit Means Business event fosters connections for Detroit small businesses to grow and thrive
Seeds for Growth event aims to restore trust in the lending process and empower Detroit small businesses to access capital A local event aims to help Detroit entrepreneurs sow seeds for future financial success. Detroit Means Business will host “Small Business Seeds...